These are so healthy and delicious that they super addictive! Good thing they are Vegan,Low Carb,Gluten Free and high protein! Basically, a dieters dream! I know how tough it can be to ditch those chips.I know only too well! but these little crunchy goodness will make everything so much better! The challenge with makhanas is that the flavours don’t stick that easily to them.My trick is to add the seasoning along with some fat AFTER they have been dry roasted to super crispyness Makhana is also a great snack for people with diabetes.It’s also considered great food to eat during fasts.Roasted Powdered Makahna , mixed with water or milk is also given to babies as their first food. I have three types of Roasted Makhana Recipe for you!
Dietary Details
What is Fox Nut
Fox nut or makhana is a seed of our national flower lotus.
Nutrition details of Foxnut
1 Cup of Makhana(32 gms) Calories - 106 Cals, Carbs- 20.6 g,Protien- 4.9 gms ,Fat-.6 gms
Is Fox Nut vegan
Foxnut is completely vegan
Is Fox Nut gluten Free
Foxnut or makhanas are Gluten Free.
Is Fox Nut Paleo/Whole 30 Approved
Makhanas by themselves are paleo and whole 30 approved BUT not all flavourings and fats are paleo and whole 30 approved.
How to Roast and Flavour Makhanas
Step 1: Dry roast the makhanas on low medium heat, moving them around often. Step 2: Check if they are done by biting into them.They should be crisp.When they start to brown and become crispy is when they are done. Step 3: Sprinkle the fat(ghee or olive oil) all over them.Add the seasoning and mix mix mix.
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